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    Tyson Fury training TWICE a day as speculation ramps up over £300m comeback fight against Anthony Joshua

    TYSON FURY is training TWICE a day – fuelling speculation he is preparing for a comeback to fight Anthony Joshua.Fury announced his fourth and perhaps most surprising retirement in January – a month after losing his rematch to Oleksandr Usyk.Tyson Fury is back training two times a dayCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryJoshua remains linked with a fight against FuryCredit: GettyAnd the Gypsy King also left behind a mega-money fight against arch rival Joshua.Fury has so far appeared content as a retired man enjoying time with wife Paris – but now the signs are pointing towards a comeback.And fans were convinced the former WBC champion left the biggest hint he is returning to fight after he posted a video hitting the heavy bag. Fury then increased rumours of a return after revealing he is doing daily double sessions. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said: “Second session of the day running on the beach in Morecambe – absolutely stunning down here tonight. “Beautiful it makes you realise how much I love the training. Love working out, love running, I love every part of it.”Twice a day, seven days a week, absolutely stunning. Realise how lucky I am to be able to work out twice a day and enjoy my bit of training.”Absolutely love it, you always feel brand new, million times better after you’ve worked out and you enjoy it.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”So if you’re thinking about it may as well go out and do it because no time like the present.”Last May, Fury, 36, surrendered his undefeated record and WBC title in 12 rounds against Usyk, 38, in Saudi Arabia. ‘Definitely making a comeback’ – Tyson Fury, 36, sends fans into frenzy with latest retirement U-turn hintAnd he was beaten via another controversial decision in the rematch – before walking away from the sport just a month after.It also followed in the aftermath of Joshua’s knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, in September at Wembley. Fury was ringside that night and fumed: “Listen that’s cost me £150million, the silly c***.”And with Joshua, 35, expected to make a similar split for what would be a two-fight deal the money on offer could be close to £300MILLION.AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn is still holding out for the Great British blockbuster.But he believes it will take Fury reaching out to Joshua personally to get the wheels in motion.Read More on The SunHe told iFL TV: “I said it the other day in an interview, the way that fight gets made is probably Tyson reaches out to AJ and says, ‘Mate, do you fancy it?'”And he’ll go, ‘100 per cent, let’s f***ing do it.’ And it’ll be made like that. So let’s see.”Fury pictured with Joshua’s promoter Eddie HearnCredit: Getty More

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    ‘Definitely making a comeback’ – Tyson Fury, 36, sends fans into frenzy with latest retirement U-turn hint

    TYSON FURY sent fans into a frenzy by posting a training video – amid rumours of another comeback. Fury announced his fourth and perhaps most surprising retirement in January – a month after rematch defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. Tyson Fury sent fans into a frenzy by posting a training videoCredit: Instagram @tysonfuryFans are convinced Fury is preparing for a comebackCredit: Instagram @tysonfuryAnd the Gypsy King also walked away from a mega-money fight against British rival Anthony Joshua. Fury has so far appeared content as a retired fighter enjoying time with wife Paris – but now the signs are pointing towards a comeback. And fans were convinced the former WBC champion left the biggest hint he is returning to fight yet with his training post on Instagram. Fury lets off his jab, combinations and body shots to the extra-heavy boxing bag as one fan said: “He’s definitely making a comeback.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother added: “Looking sharp.”One asked: “Is champ coming back??”Another begged: “Come back big man.”Fury, 36, lost his undefeated record and WBC title in the same 12 rounds against Usyk, 38, last May in Riyadh. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd he was beaten via another controversial decision in the rematch – retiring just a month after. It also followed in the aftermath of Joshua’s knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, in September. Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury will have to personally phone up Anthony Joshua to rescue super-fight AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn still holds out for the Great British blockbuster. But he believes it will take Fury reaching out to Joshua, 35, personally to get the wheels in motion. Fury’s manager Spencer Brown also added fuel to the comeback fire after revealing the maverick superstar is growing bored in retirement. Brown Brown told iFL TV: “I spoke to him last week, he’s really happy. Really happy.”He’s getting a little bit bored but he was really happy. I think he went to a nice birthday party over the weekend and had a few beers.”Just speaking to him gives you a bit of light in your life because he makes you smile and he doesn’t anything too seriously.”Is he going to fight again? He’s retired.”Brown also revealed Fury is staying in shape, training and avoiding an unhealthy diet – the hallmarks of a boxer preparing to fight.He cryptically said with a smile: “He might be getting a little bit bored at the moment but that’s just a natural thing.Read More on The Sun”He’s just enjoying himself, he’s running everyday. He really looking good. He’s tanned, he’s fit. He looks good. I was quite surprised when I saw him.”He’s usually eating Jelly Babies and sweets but this time none of that. He’s proper on his diet.”Fury has been enjoying retirement alongside wife ParisCredit: InstagramFury retired after his rematch loss to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYAnthony Joshua looks set to lose out on the fight with FuryCredit: REUTERS More

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    ‘Next Usain Bolt’ Gout Gout, 17, runs blistering sub-10sec 100m twice in same day and admits he could have gone FASTER

    SPRINT prodigy Gout Gout has been dubbed the ‘next Usain Bolt’ after breaking the 10-second barrier in the 100m twice on the same day.The 17-year-old, who had never dipped under the mark before, clocked 9.99 seconds in the under-20 100m heat before recording the same time in the final at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth on Thursday.Gout Gout clocked 9.99 seconds in the U20 100m heat and final during the 2025 Australian Athletics Championships in PerthCredit: X @7SportThe teen has been dubbed the next ‘Usain Bolt’ after another astonishing eventCredit: ReutersGout even mimicked Bolt’s arms-out celebration when he crossed the line as the winner and became the third Australian to run the 100m in less than 10 seconds.But neither of his 99.9 times will be formally recorded as his official personal bests due to illegal tailwinds.Gout’s time in the heat was assisted by a 3.5m/s tailwind while his final time was helped by a 2.6m/s tailwind.But the fact the Queensland teenager posted his 9.99 run despite easing up at the end showcased his crazy potential.READ MORE SPORT NEWSTo put Gout’s time into context, Bolt, who holds the world record for the fastest 100m ever with a time of 9.58, had a PB of 10.03 until the age of 21.Gout said he felt “pretty good” after the final, and that he wasn’t upset by the conditions that prevented him setting a new personal best.He said: “Sometimes it’s frustrating, but you know, you can’t control what you can’t control, and the wind is obviously a thing you can’t control, you’ve got to learn how to run with it or run against it.”The Australian 100m record was set by Patrick Johnson in 2003, with a time of 9.93 seconds. Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGoing under 10 seconds for the first time is the latest achievement in Gout’s promising young career, which began getting global attention after he ran the 100m in 10.57 seconds as a 14-year-old in 2022.Considered as one of the fastest teenagers in the world, Gout has already drawn comparisons with the greatest sprinter of all time in Bolt.Sprint sensation Gout Gout dubbed next Usain Bolt becomes fastest 16-year-old EVER and shatters Australian recordLike Bolt often used to do, Gout didn’t have the best start in the final but quickly raced away from his rivals. He entered Perth on Thursday with a personal best of 10.04s, which also wasn’t an official time due to the wind on that day either.World Indoor 60m silver medallist Lachlan Kennedy is also aiming to crack the 10-second barrier in the 100m this week.The 21-year-old is competing in the open field for the 100m on Friday and Saturday, meaning he won’t go head-to-head with Gout over that distance this week.But the pair will lock horns on Sunday when they line up in the 200m men’s event. Gout broke Peter Norman’s 56-year-old Australian 200m record late last year when he clocked in at 20.04 seconds.That was a time faster than what Bolt ran at the same age (20.13).But Kennedy has bragging rights over the rising star after beating Gout last month in the 200m at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne.Read More on The SunGout was born in Queensland, Australia to parents from South Sudan.His parents moved to Australia two years before he was born.Lachlan Kennedy is also aiming to crack the 10-second barrier in the 100m this weekCredit: AFP More

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    Chris Eubank Jr says Canelo Alvarez is ‘next logical fight’ after Conor Benn grudge bout but reveals key rematch clause

    CHRIS EUBANK JR said fighting Canelo Alvarez is the logical next step if he beats Conor Benn – but he faces having to do it twice. Eubank Jr and Benn renew their family feud in a middleweight grudge match on April 26 at Tottenham’s stadium. Canelo Alvarez with Chris Eubank Jr and Turki AlalshikhIt comes 35 years after Eubank Sr beat Nigel Benn in 1990 – while they drew in their rematch three years later. Eubank Sr remains estranged from his son – despite the two recently speaking for the first time in years.The British boxing legend has voiced his interest in Eubank Jr, 35, facing Mexican superstar Canelo, 34, in the future. And Eubank Jr said on Ariel Helwani’s show: “I do think that is a next logical fight.READ MORE IN BOXING”And this fight, Turki [Alalshikh] is saying can put me in a position to get in the ring with Canelo which would be amazing.”So I agree with him on that. That doesn’t mean that I shouldn’t fight Conor. “He thinks that Canelo is the only guy I should fight and that’s not how boxing works.”Eubank Jr and Benn were first set to meet in a 157lb catchweight clash in October 2022. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut Benn was pulled out with just days to go after two failed pre-fight drug tests came to light which saw his British Boxing Board of Control licence removed.He protested and fought his innocence – meanwhile taking his career to America for two wins at the 154lb light-middleweight limit.Tense moment Chris Eubank Jr refuses to shake Conor Benn’s hand in fiery Piers Morgan interview Benn, 28, later saw his provisional UK Anti-Doping ban lifted – bringing an end to his doping saga – and allowing him to fight on home soil again.It also paved the way for the rescheduling of his bout with Eubank – which includes a rematch clause to all-but guarantee two fights between them. And Eubank added: “This is a fight that the fans are demanding. “They have been demanding it for years. This fight is bigger than boxing. It’s mainstream in the UK.“In the UK, it’s probably bigger than a Canelo fight because the general public don’t know who Canelo is. “The boxing fans do but the general public don’t because the general public aren’t boxing fans. They don’t know anything about boxing. Read More on The Sun”This is a fight where you’ve got kids, you’ve got grandmas, you’ve got people that don’t know or care about boxing at all and they are going to be at that fight.“This is a very special thing we have here so people ask me about what I’m going to do next, I have no interest in even thinking about it because this fight is so huge for me and I cannot wait to get in that ring.”Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face off at TottenhamCredit: Getty More

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    ‘Next question’ – Jake Paul refuses to entertain Carl Froch fight after making $10m demand to British legend, 47

    JAKE PAUL has refused to even entertain the idea of fighting Carl Froch.British legend Froch retired in 2014 after knocking out George Groves in front of 80,000 fans at Wembley.Jake Paul has refused to even entertain the idea of fighting Carl FrochCredit: iFL TVFroch has been critical of Jake PaulHe has since embarked on an outspoken career in punditry, with YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul frequently on the end of Froch’s wrath.So it is no wonder the 11-1 American is not interested in a fight. Paul told media with a simile at the Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano press conference: “Next question.” Froch held the super-middleweight world title twice and only lost to American great Andre Ward and Mikkel Kessler – winning the rematch.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd he has snubbed offers for a comeback fight in the past after hanging up his gloves. But Froch, 47, has maintained in the past he will return to fight Paul, 28, even offering to donate his purse to charity.Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian did respond in January – challenging Froch to put $10million (£7.7m) on the table for the fight.Bidarian told SunSport: “Sure Carl, show up with an offer that makes sense – since he’s fighting for charity anyways – he’s made it clear that he’s going to donate 100 per cent of his earnings to charity.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Show up with an offer that makes sense for MVP [Most Valuable Promotions] and Jake Paul, who drive the biggest numbers in the entire sport and we’ll have happy to have a conversation.”We’re certainly not looking to come to the UK to offer a 47-year-old Carl Froch – who’s never sold a pay-per-view in his life in the US which is the most important market – and make him an offer.Shocking moment Jake Paul drops 20 stone heavyweight as fans say he would ‘end Anthony Joshua’s career’ “And, he’s fighting for charity anyways, he’s fighting for free.”So, if and when they’re ready to show us an offer that shows that he’s 100 per cent donating all proceeds that he gets paid and any entities associated with him to charity.”And that it is an eight-figure opportunity for Jake Paul – which is what Jake Paul makes in every single fight – happy to have the conversation. Absolutely.”Froch was critical of Paul’s last fight – which he won over eight rounds against Mike Tyson after returning to the ring aged 58.Paul’s only loss came against Tommy Fury, 25, in Saudi Arabia via split-decision. He is set to announce his next fight after talks with Canelo Alvarez, 34, and Gervonta Davis, 30, collapsed.Jake Paul is set to announce his next fightCredit: Sportsfile More

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    Ben Shalom suggests Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron contract row has been fixed after ‘expensive’ mistake

    PROMOTER Ben Shalom has suggested the contract dispute between Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron has been resolved. The pair rematch on Easter Sunday in Birmingham after their initial bout in Saudi last October ended in a draw.Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron ahead of their rematchCredit: GettyBoth boxers went over the top rope after five completed rounds – with Whittaker unable to continue. But more drama struck when it was revealed Cameron was mistakenly sent paperwork for a 12-round rematch – opposed to ten.He refused to budge and Shalom revealed the same contract template for other 12 round fights had wrongly been issued. But he appeared to say that Cameron has accepted the revised terms – and does so a richer man. READ MORE IN BOXINGShalom told The Stomping Ground: “Someone in the office has obviously made a little mistake, it happens, an expensive one for me but it happens.”But it was notified almost straight away and then it just dragged on and then it was this and then it was that. “I think we were close and then there was an interview done. But last week after that we sort of agreed to what they wanted and it will be a ten-round fight.” Financial compensation was the likely way of resolving the contractual dispute – but Shalom said the controversy has made the fight bigger.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe said: “These things do happen sometimes. Humans can make mistake in an office and usually it can get resolved quite quickly. “But this one… Liam’s got bigger pockets and I’ve got smaller pockets. But it is what it is. “And to be fair it’s nothing to do with the fighters. We’ve got a great fight on our hands and if anything it’s probably made it a little bit bigger.” But despite Shalom’s comments, Cameron posted on Instagram: “To my knowledge it’s a 12 round fight no agreement for it to be changed to 10 has been signed.” Cameron contradicted Ben Shalom’s comments More

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    ‘We shook on it’ – Katie Taylor accused of backing out of fight promise as Amanda Serrano wages war with bizarre dig

    AMANDA SERRANO accused Katie Taylor of backing out of a handshake promise – as their rivalry turned bitter for the first time. Taylor beat Serrano in their undisputed lightweight title classic in 2022 before another close points win in the rematch last November.Katie Taylor faces off with Amanda Serrano wearing a headguardCredit: ReutersNow the legendary ladies meet again in a trilogy bout on July 11 back at New York’s Madison Square Garden – the scene of the original thriller.The pair of pioneers have had nothing but respect for each other over their two years of fighting.But things soured as Serrano said Taylor agreed to box over 12 sets of three-minute rounds – as men do – opposed to ten, two-minute rounds.She said: “We shook on it. If you can roll the tapes, we shook on it. She didn’t agree when we went to sign the contract.READ MORE IN BOXING”If that’s her choice then that’s her choice, but I believe that women should get the recognition and the equality that the men get.”But Taylor, 38, hit back: “I think as a matter of principle that the challenger shouldn’t be dictating the terms of the fight.”I am 2-0 here and I’m in the driver’s seat here and that’s only right. At the end of the day Amanda needs this fight a lot more than I do.”I have a long history of big fights against big names and a line of people queuing up to fight me for the payday.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSerrano, 36, countered with: “You know that if you have an extra minute that it won’t go your way.”The Puerto Rican great – promoted by Jake Paul – fought Danila Ramos over 12×3 minute rounds in 2023 – but it went to points.Katie Taylor swaps boxing for totally different sport as she faces off with Amanda Serrano at iconic venueAnd Taylor jibed: “I think the point of the three-minute rounds was to prove to people that you get more knockouts.”How many knockouts did you get in your 12 three-minute rounds? Zero.” Serrano aimed a further dig by bizarrely facing off with Taylor wearing a headguard. It was in reference to claims that the Irish icon caused Serrano to bleed in their rematch due to accidental headbutting.In their first fight, Serrano threw 624 punches, landing 173 with an accuracy rate of 28 per cent, according to CompuBox. She out-landed Taylor, who threw 375 punches, landing with 147, but it meant she was more accurate with a 39 per cent success rate.In the rematch, Taylor threw 529, landed 217 to score with 41 per cent accuracy. But Serrano was busier with 734 punches thrown, landing 324 with more accuracy at 44 per cent.Read More on The SunStill Taylor was awarded the win in Texas and said at the trilogy press conference: “If you look at those fights, you can clearly see that I won those two fights. “It’s insane. It’s ridiculous, really. It’s really, really insane that she thinks she won those fights.”Taylor and Serrano ahead of their trilogy fightCredit: GettySerrano controversially lost the rematchCredit: GettyTaylor won the original 2022 fightCredit: AP More

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    Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury will have to personally phone up Anthony Joshua to rescue super-fight

    EDDIE HEARN has urged Tyson Fury to get on the blower and personally arrange a fight with Anthony Joshua. The Great British blockbuster looks dead in the water with Fury refusing to go back on the retirement he announced in January. Tyson Fury has been urged by Eddie Hearn to phone up Anthony Joshua for a fightJoshua is yet to return since his KO loss to Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyStill AJ’s promoter Hearn has not lost hope yet – but argues only the Gypsy King can rescue the super-fight now.He told iFL TV: “I said it the other day in an interview, the way that fight gets made is probably Tyson reaches out to AJ and says, ‘Mate, do you fancy it?’ “And he’ll go, ‘100 per cent, let’s f***ing do it.’ And it’ll be made like that. So let’s see.”Fury, 36, lost his undefeated record and WBC belt in the same 12 rounds against Oleksandr Usyk, 38, in May. READ MORE IN boxingAnd he was beaten again by Usyk on points in December – before hanging up his gloves a month later. Joshua, 35, meanwhile has not fought since his September knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, and a recent injury has delayed his return. It leaves him without a scheduled opponent – but Hearn warned they will not wait around forever to fight Fury. But he said: “This is not down to us going to the team. This is down to one man. Only one man can make this fight happen, and that’s Tyson Fury.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”There’s one man that can make this fight happen and that’s Tyson Fury. We’re not waiting forever. “What I’m saying is if all of a sudden in a couple of months’ time, he comes out… but this ain’t about calling him out to fight AJ. Tyson Fury’s manager left ‘surprised’ by boxer and hints he will come out of retirement with cryptic comment“It’s got to come to him. He’s got to say, ‘Do you know what…’ “Oh, and by the way, he’s training every day. Looks great. He’s the one that has got to turn around and say [I want to fight Joshua].“And I don’t know him that well, but I know he’s a competitor and I know he loves to fight. “I know he loves the big nights. He’s a showman, and like many – don’t blame him – he likes a pound note.“I just know those two collectively could give each other the icing on the cake of a great career. “But only one man can make that happen, and we wish him well whatever he does.”Fury pictured with Joshua’s promoter HearnCredit: �Mark Robinson Photography/Matchroom More